Usage Note
Rassurant comes from the verb rassurer ('to reassure') and follows standard adjective agreement: feminine rassurante, plural rassurants/rassurantes. It often describes a tone of voice, a presence, or a piece of news that reduces anxiety. The opposite is inquiétant ('worrying').
Examples
"Sa voix calme est très rassurante."
Natural Translation
His calm voice is very reassuring.
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